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US-Israeli strikes trigger energy disruption, aviation shutdowns and a strategic supply shock, raising risks for Asia’s growth engines and Malaysia’s investment outlook. BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 – History does not always announce itself. On February 28, 2026, it arrived before dawn. The United States and Israel launched a coordinated…
Shan Saeed tells TNS News why Brent crude remains anchored within a disciplined $65–$87 corridor as comfortable inventories and steady non-OPEC supply growth collide with embedded geopolitical risk and macro-financial repricing pressures. By TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 – The global oil market has entered 2026 in a state that defies…
By 2026, gold is projected to trade between $5,200 and $6,000 due to increased central bank purchases, especially from China and India. This rise in value is influenced by geopolitical tensions and a potential 5-10% dollar debasement. Major financial institutions foresee further growth, solidifying gold’s status as a key asset for wealth preservation.
Dr. Sailesh Kumar Jha, a former Chief Asia Economist, praises Malaysia’s fiscal reforms and economic handling under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim amid global uncertainties. He forecasts a strong economic rebound by 2026, with Malaysia outperforming other Southeast Asian economies in currency, stock, and bond markets due to improved fiscal policies and capital inflows.
Shan Saeed says disciplined policy, low inflation and steady growth will keep the ringgit resilient within ASEAN BY TENGKU NOOR SHAMSIAH TENGKU ABDULLAH KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — As global investors look ahead to 2026, the Malaysian ringgit is increasingly being assessed through the lens of structural strength rather than short-term volatility. According to Shan…
